That’s obviously not what I’m saying. It’s the 80’s. He’s a poor black man that doesn’t have the same societal privileges that he does and he looks him dead in the eyes and basically says to him “I don’t understand why you would have an issue stirring shit up”. That’s all.

Thank you, Jesus Christ finally someone comes in with a comprehensive point. Only you and one other person have actually come in here, read the whole post and whether or not you actually agreed with me didn’t just devolve into dumb insults because I didn’t like one thing about a John Carpenter movie. Where the movie fell apart for me aside him acting like a jackass was actually the complete wad of 80’s quotable cheese that invaded the film after being a fairly interesting and stable watch until that 30 minute mark. You don’t deserve the downvotes at all, thanks for coming in and discussing it like a rational human person.

Did you read what you actually just posted? It doesn’t work that way. I guess all the dumb red pill assholes woke up as soon as I asked if anyone else didn’t like a single character from a singular John Carpenter movie. Sue me.

He literally beat the man into submission. And “take the red pill” is never a good thing or referenced as such. What you’re talking about is taking the choice away from everyone you know, derailing their lives and putting them in danger for your own “I know better than you” complex. And the fact that you just saw the words “white privilege” and went on a red pill tirade says all you need to say to out yourself.

Everyone keeps acting like I’m attacking the man himself, the only issue I have is with the writing of the character and his actions in the film

Nope, just wanted someone who wasn’t kinda racist. Don’t think that’s a “self insert” and if that is to you, you have some pretty gnarly self examination to do.

Again, not a review of the film and had more issues with it than just the protagonist. But mainly was posting this to see if I was the only person who saw this with the main character or if it was just me. But, you might have a point about the literal thing, I am on the spectrum 😆

Oh, don’t have any issue with the actual actor, just really don’t like the writing for the character. And that makes a LOT of sense that he’s a wrestler because he is SHREDDED. Another movie your comment reminded me of is “They Look Like People”. Similar concept to “They Live” and the ending just kind of peters out in a way that feels like they didn’t know how to close the movie out or had their budget cut or something.

I understand the larger picture with the story, just found the protagonist distracting to the rest of the film. And, mostly just wanted to talk about that aspect of the movie more so than a full review. Thanks for being cool, though! Someone could’ve come in and ripped me a new one because I know people love this movie.

From someone who practices witchcraft, that’s how I would LOVE to be portrayed. A+ from a person who mixes with the spellie-spoo stuff ❤️